Victory in Europe (VE) Day

Victory in Europe Day is a celebration of the formal acceptance by the Allies of Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe. The event was commemorated with large-scale celebrations in the UK, North America, and the USSR, including a balcony appearance by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. In the US, President Harry S. Truman dedicated the victory to the memory of his predecessor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had died earlier in April, and the event coincided with Truman's 61st birthday. Despite the jubilation, Churchill and Truman cautioned that the war against Japan had not yet been won, tempering the celebrations.learn more on wikipedia